How to pronounce xenobiology
Say it like ZEE-noh-by-ol-uh-jee. Xenobiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE).
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- ZEE
- noh
- by
- ol
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenobiology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- olGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of xenobiology
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 4.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zen-oh-by-OL-uh-jee.
What does xenobiology mean?
- The speculative biology of extraterrestrial life forms.
- The biology of life forms with nonstandard biochemistry or codes, including synthetic life and mirror life.
Where does xenobiology come from?
From xeno- + biology.
Questions about saying xenobiology
How do you pronounce xenobiology?
Say ZEE-noh-by-ol-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzinoʊbaɪˌɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌzɛnəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenobiology?
Xenobiology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEE). Broken into parts: ZEE · noh · by · ol · uh · jee.
Is xenobiology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 4. The British form is /ˌzɛnəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒi/ (zen-oh-by-OL-uh-jee).